# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Independence (IDP)

> 10,806 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,806 km / 6,715 mi / 5,835 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -14h (When it's 03:05 in Fukuoka, it's 13:05 in Independence)
- **Elevation difference**: 793 ft (IDP is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Independence Municipal Airport (IDP)](https://flightduration.online/airport/idp-independence-independence-municipal-airport/1ef266df-2300-6454-9194-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Independence, United States
- ICAO: KIDP
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 37.160000, -95.780000
- Elevation: 825 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:05 in Fukuoka, it's 13:05 in Independence.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Independence Municipal Airport (IDP)](https://flightduration.online/airport/idp-independence-independence-municipal-airport/1ef266df-2300-6454-9194-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)